Clicky

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 6D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 6D was unveiled 3 months earlier than the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D scores against the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 6D K-5 IIs 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 6D

 K-5 IIs 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K-5 IIs

 6D K-5 IIs 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2013Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D provides physical measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

See the Canon 6D versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D compared to the K-5 IIs.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography features
63
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
61
better than average battery power (1,090 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon 6D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Canon EOS 6DPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 6D Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2013-06-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 14.1
DXO Low light score 2340 1208
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures 980 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,699 $749